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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1902
Page
4
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The text lists newsstands in New York Cincinnati Louisville St. Louis Washington Denver Dayton Columbus and other cities then comments that the Senate should pass the Philippine bill this week. It criticizes O Brien Patterson and Carmack for alleging anti officer sentiment and mudslinging at American soldiers in the Philippines. It notes Rochambeau statue unveiling and Prince Henry reception as influencing international relations.
The article notes England pursues a larger Cuban trade share and may win if U S Congress delays tariffs talks. It cites Spooner Cuban reciprocity, the anti beef trust case against railroads, and a Pittsburg ruling against discrimination in favor of Standard Oil, underscoring sovereignty and policy debates.
The piece notes packers driving cattle prices higher after an injunction, alleges a benevolent association, and hints Democrats may send a commission to Cuba to scrutinize American officials for fall campaigns. It also cites The London Statist praising US wealth and industry and predicts overtones for 1904 politics amid framing around anti margarine laws.
A report notes plans by a company to sell oleo margarine in its natural color with a color package for customers to mix at home in two minutes. Since color is a matter of taste, white butterine might gain popularity.
Representative Stephens of Texas urged Congress to protest President Roosevelt embrace of Emperor William’s statue gift for the nation. The column rebukes the idea that rejecting a foreign gift proves patriotism, citing Lafayette and Rochambeau and noting foreign friendship should be welcomed, not boorish. It also suggests rescinding the postal union over royal portraits on stamps.
A historical commentary argues that higher living costs stem from real shortages and crop failures rather than simple profiteering. It links lean corn, scarce hay and vegetables, and drought to rising prices for meat, butter, eggs, and dairy, noting possible relief if crops recover but warning that continued scarcity will keep costs high.
A Rome dispatch notes Governor Taft's coming visit as part of a businesslike U S approach to Philippine issues. The goal is a peaceful settlement with the Catholic Church to remove friars and establish church governance, under Paris treaty rights. Mrs Jefferson Davis attacks Miles and mocks boarding-house keepers, school teachers, and Grant, Johnson, calling herself a member of a refined class but delivering vulgarremarks.
Washington advices say Republican senators will draft reciprocity with Cuba, proposed by Senator Spooner. It would cut 20 percent of duties on all Cuban goods in exchange for similar cuts in Cuba’s tariff. The President can suspend the law and collect full duties if imported goods are not Cuban owned, to curb sugar trust advantage.
A reader asks what the government would do if Britain enters a war and must cede Canada to a victorious power. The piece notes no prospect of such war and says ample time would be available to consider the contingency, but for now the focus remains on pressing questions.
A Pittsburg paper notes the President seeks a veto of a river and harbor bill and public building measures. It says including a canal project to connect the lakes with the Ohio river at Pittsburgh would change its stance on the issue.
Felix G. Stidger, an elderly man, pleaded guilty in a United States Court to a postal law violation tied to his covert work against the Knights of the Golden Circle. The district attorney praised his wartime service to the Union as a secret agent in Kentucky, reporting on Confederate sympathizers and plotting locations of rebel prisoners.
A Chicago Tribune note quotes Senator Stewart speaking of the silver cause being dead and the Senate adjourning until the morrow. The piece mentions Comforts of Home and a Smart Set anecdote about Mrs Bright and wireless telegraphy as she asks Henry how she would know when a message would come.
A snippet shows Henry and others debating motives, reparation, and divorce in a lively exchange. Interleaved lines mention a pupil and love, a husband's fidelity, a father-in-law dispute, and a baffling finance tale about Philippines correspondence.
Ex president J H Martin of Moore’s Hill College delivered a Memorial lecture at Broadway Methodist Church on Abraham Lincoln. He described Lincoln the man and president, his early life, legal career, debates with Douglas, and his tragic end, emphasizing his tenderness toward soldiers and personal kindness, including the hospital scene and Lincoln’s letter to Mrs Bixby. Lincoln’s global stature as a symbol of liberty and unity was highlighted, with remarks on his empathy and sacrifice for the nation.
The residence of J. A. Quinn at 216 North Senate Avenue was struck by lightning early yesterday, tearing through the center of the roof and creating two large holes. The thunderous crash awakened neighbors several blocks away, but no injuries were reported.
On Memorial Day Sunday, church services with memorial character were held across city churches. The G A R Posts attended the services as the day was dedicated to remembering the state's heroic dead. Abstracts of the sermons and outlines of the services appear below.
The George H. Thomas Post of the G. A. R. held its annual memorial service at Christ Church. The Rev. James D. Stanley delivered a sermon on wartime duty and patriotism, stressing faith, civic virtue, and the ongoing battle against moral evils as veterans and their successors remember fallen comrades.
The Rev H C Meserve delivered a memorial sermon to old soldiers on Memorial Day with the title Memorial Day from the Viewpoint of a Soldier's Son. He emphasized honoring the Nation and its history while reflecting on the meaning of national holidays.
At Fletcher Place Church Rev Virgil W Tevis delivered a memorial sermon to the Major Robert Anderson Post G A R praising Civil War sacrifices and unity. He lauded the soldiers for facing danger and paying the ultimate price while paying tribute to home front women and wartime resolve across secession and Spain.
The speaker argues for generous pensions based on general principles and disabilities, praising the faithful service that maintained the Union and national credit. Dr Tevis adds that the flag’s colors symbolize sacrifice, purity, and hopeful nationhood, urging future generations to keep heroism and patriotism alive.
Joseph R. Gordon Post G A R and the post Relief Corps attended the Sixth Christian Church for a memorial address by Rev C W McGaughey. About sixty to seventy post members and twenty relief corps members joined a patriotic service with special music. The sermon urged universal peace, discussed war’s past impact, and praised American soldiers while invoking Father Abraham’s march.
Members of John F. Ruckle Post G A R the Women’s Relief Corps and the Sons of Veterans attended services at Broadway M E Church. The Rev Worth M Tippy delivered a narrative sermon tracing causes opening scenes and incidents of the conflict, ending with remarks on national gratitude pensions and the emancipation of the negro.
The Rev. Thomas J. Villers honored the courage and sacrifice of Civil War era women in a First Baptist Church sermon. Attendees included Colonel Ellsworth and General Bennett circles of the Ladies of the G A R. He cited Anna Dustin and Elizabeth Steele as heroic examples of loyalty and resourcefulness supporting soldiers and sufferers.
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